England vs Wales Strategic Analysis: Bellamy's New Approach Unpacked
Wales have altered their approach of football with Bellamy.
Looking at the previous manager's final 12 games in charge to Craig Bellamy's first 12 games leading Wales, an obvious difference is a strategic change to focus more on ball control and dominating games with the ball.
Under Robert Page: High-Energy Football
During Page's tenure, The Welsh aggressive tactics focused on pressing intensely without possession, especially in wide areas, mostly employing a adaptable 3-4-3 setup to push forward aggressively.
Bellamy's Different Style
Craig Bellamy has so far exclusively used a defensive line of four, pushing the team to maintain possession and develop plays with greater patience.
Measurable Shifts
The change in approach has produced a much greater amount of possession, a more completed passes and a modest drop in how often they turn the ball over in attacking areas.
Additionally, Wales displays a better xG statistics with Bellamy.
The Big Question
Can Bellamy's approach give Wales a improved likelihood of defeating England?
The new approach under Bellamy demonstrates a notable shift from the previous regime.
- More ball control
- Slower, methodical attacks
- Reduced high turnovers
- Better xG numbers
